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Amanda
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The meaning of
Amanda

Origin:
English

Meaning:
Worthy of being loved. Literary; poets and playwrights brought this name into popular usage in the seventeenth century.

Origin:
Latin

Meaning:
Lovable, worthy of love. Some scholars believe this name was invented by 17th century British dramatist Colley Cibber who gave it to a character in his play 'Love's Last Shift.' Noel Coward later named a character Amanda in 'Private Lives'.